Ohio Orthotrichum Moss
Orthotrichum ohioense
- Native to:
- United States
Sullivant, William Starling, 1803-1873
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Orthotrichaceae
- Genus:
- Orthotrichum
- Species:
- Orthotrichum ohioense
- USDA Symbol:
- OROH
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 1 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, nutrient-rich substrate
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found on tree bark in humid environments